1966 Data Plate Color

[damnyankee36]

I've been researching my data tag that's located on the driver's kick panel. Everything I have seen so far shows the color to be blue. I've had my truck for30 years and the only color I can remember it being was black.

Do these tags loose their color over the years?

[65chevysub]

Mine on my 65 Suburban is Blue and hasnt faded. It looks like its black in some light.

[damnyankee36]

You're right about that, it looks black. They don't seem to be reproducing 66 plates. So I don't know what they "should" look like. I'm still not sure if it was a year change or what.

[damnyankee36]

bump...

[65chevysub]

I cant remember the name of the place so maybe someone can put it here, but there is a place that restores trim and data tags back to original. I will look for it and post it. I had it saved at one time.

[The Rocknrod]

http://www.datatags.com/

[damnyankee36]

I tried them. He said he doesn't "Have that one".

I'm hoping someone here can take a pic of their tag that clearly shows a blue background. Then I can try a method that will reproduce the look decently enough at least from a distance.

[cru_zn_29]

Yes they are dark blue

[damnyankee36]

Cool, that's the best one I've seen. Is this a repo? Reason I ask is that my original has the "LB." printed, not stamped.

[cru_zn_29]

That picture i got online. This picture is of some i had made the color on my plate is the same as the first picture but it looks black.

[jturner18]

Here's mine...

[damnyankee36]

Thanks! Is yours a 66? It doesn't have the 327 listed so I would guess it's a 65. Although I think the 327 tag may have come out in late 65, correct?

[jturner18]

Originally Posted by damnyankee36

Thanks! Is yours a 66? It doesn't have the 327 listed so I would guess it's a 65. Although I think the 327 tag may have come out in late 65, correct?

Hey, I'm new at this. Lol. But yes, mine is a 65. What does the "WB" stand for in the bottom left hand corner? I know mine says:

Trim: Std. Standard (does this mean no trim?)
Paint: 525 (Fawn) AA (Tuxedo black)
WB: ???
CA: ???

Thanks for the help. And sorry to hijack your post. Ha

[damnyankee36]

"WB" is wheel base. And do you mean "CA"? I saw it somewhere recently. Something about the cab. Pickup trucks don't have this item I suppose.

[damnyankee36]

And you're right, base means no trim. Mine is a custom and it has "RPO Z62AA" Can't remember what that code actually means. Not sure if all customs have the same code or what.

[65chevysub]

Z62 is the Custom Comfort option. Not sure what the AA means though. My sub has the Z62 option; Chrome bumpers, stainless grill, guage package and side trim. The only thing I cant figure out is with all these options, why not a custom heater? Seems these trucks all have the Thrift-Aire heater, like mine.

[jturner18]

Originally Posted by 65chevysub

Z62 is the Custom Comfort option. Not sure what the AA means though. My sub has the Z62 option; Chrome bumpers, stainless grill, guage package and side trim. The only thing I cant figure out is with all these options, why not a custom heater? Seems these trucks all have the Thrift-Aire heater, like mine.

I do know that AA means Tuxedo black.

[The Rocknrod]

See post #12: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643668

[jturner18]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

See post #12: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643668

Very cool!

[T and S]

A word of caution - be careful when cleaning around the plate. I don't know what they are painted with, but cleaners like super clean will take it right off (ask me how I know) I was sickened because mine was perfect.

[jturner18]

Originally Posted by T and S

A word of caution - be careful when cleaning around the plate. I don't know what they are painted with, but cleaners like super clean will take it right off (ask me how I know) I was sickened because mine was perfect.

Word of wisdom? Lol

[damnyankee36]

Yeah I found out the hard way too. Something dripped on it and removed the printing without even rubbing on it!